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DriveSpace 3 Reports Only Half of Free Space Specified

Article ID: 140568

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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This article was previously published under Q140568

SYMPTOMS

If you manually adjust the free space on a compressed drive using DriveSpace 3, the amount of free space reported may be only half the amount you specified.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you are using the No Compression (Fastest) option in DriveSpace 3.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:
  • Adjust the free space using the Adjust Free Space slider in DriveSpace 3.
  • Do not use the No Compression (Fastest) option. Instead, use the HiPack or Standard compression method. To do so, follow these steps:

    1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click DriveSpace.
    2. On the Advanced menu, click Settings.
    3. Click either the HiPack or Standard compression option.
    4. Click OK.
    5. Adjust the free space again.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: ratio resizing

Keywords: KB140568


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